Chris-Kayser-Obituary

Chris Kayser

Decatur, Georgia

Age 75

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DIED
December 3, 2024
AGE
75
LOCATION
Decatur, Georgia

Obituary

To countless Atlantans, Chris Kayser was Ebenezer Scrooge. And Jacob Marley and Bob Cratchit. And King Lear, Shylock, Petruchio, Richard II, Thomas Becket, the Marquis de Sade and Roy Cohn.And he played a horse, in "Strider, the Story of a Horse," at the Academy Theater in 1985.For more than 40...

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The absolute best of men and my life has been made so much richer by our countless collaborations. Rest in power, Chris.

We'll always remember Chris tapdancing and singing "It's a Tough Job" at GA Shakespeare Festival. Such lighthearted fun.

He always looked like he was enjoying whatever he was doing.

I had the honor and privilege of working with Chris last year in an amateur rendition of A Christmas Carole. I had never met him before but was blown away by his skill and professionalism. He made no effort to hide his illness then but graciously showed up for our production like he had only stubbed his toe. I was humbled by his ability to make sure "the show goes on" with good humor and generosity of spirit. I only knew him briefly but he left a deep impression on me. My prayers go out to...

Terri, so very sorry for your loss. A million positive thoughts and prayers headed to way to you and your family. Chris was a true treasure in so many ways. He was a BRIGHT LIGHT that shined on so many places and on so many souls. He truly will be missed. Marcus Alford and Annie Day

The Atlanta arts community was set apart from so many other large cities because of having the outstanding talent of someone like Chris. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

I have 2 strong memories, 1 of Terri and 1 of Chris. I was taking a makeup Jazz class at Bobby Archer studio on Cheshire Bridge and it was the regular performing corps´ class. Chris paid me a great complement by encouraging me to try out to join. I didnt do so but was really graced by his kindness. I took ballet class there with Terri and I Remrmber the day she came in to class to teach showing us all her beautiful new engagement ring. Another great teacher and lover of dance performance.

Terri Our prayers are with you and your family. We so appreciate the opportunity we had to be together every year when you and Chris were kind and generous to host the visiting students and chaperones from Lecole Saint Denis Loches France. Our theatre community is less rich today and we have such great memories of Chris work with the Academy Theatre, Georgia Shakespeare, and Horizon to name just a few. There will never be another Scrooge like Chris. He was truly a remarkable actor and...

My deepest sympathies go out to Chris´ family. He was a close friend back in the early seventies. He could never have predicted the powerful impact he would have on my life when he introduced me to my French husband of 51 years back in 1971 when they were both working together at the very popular Rue de Paris restaurant in Underground Atlanta. He had the best laugh, was a great harmonizer to sing with and a great dancer. Rest easy dear Chris. You are forever linked to our hearts. Sandra and...